Oudemolen Staatsbosbeheer
Description: The partner in this project is the Dutch State Forestry, commissioned by the Dutch government to manage a large part of the nature reserves in the Netherlands.
Type of Work: The participants will do different activities of nature protection like cutting, dredging, pilling up the paths and haymaking. The cooperation with the local partner has been taking place since several years and they are always very supportive and looking forward to host you in their beautiful area.
Accommodation: The 3-day training will be held in an organic farm in Zeewolde. Shared rooms and facilities are available. It s necessary to bring your own sleeping bag. The volunteers prepare their own meals in the kitchen. The farm will provide bread and vegetables fresh from the land and other necessary groceries will be provided. During the forest and nature project Oudemolen the accommodation will be in tents. The tents will be provided by us. It s necessary to bring your own Sleeping mattress / sleeping mat, sleeping bag.
Language: eng,
Requirements: We can accept volunteers from: EU countries, Serbia, Iceland, North Macedonia, Norway, Liechtenstein, Ukraine and Turkey.There is no student discount for this project. This work camp contains a unique training opportunity at the start of the camp. No preparation training is required in the home country.What to bring: Must bring (obligated): 1)Sleeping mattress / sleeping mat, sleeping bag 2)Old working clothes, solid work shs and rubber boots 3)Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit 4)Soap, toiletries and a towel(s)Wise to bring: 1)Recipes from your own country2)Drivers license that is valid in Holland, in case you have one 3)Sunglasses and something on your head against the sun Nice to bring 1)Musical instruments, ideas for games/activities 2)Energy, enthusiasm and an open mind 3)A sense of humor
Approximate Location: The Drentsche Aa area is a varied old cultural landscape, shaped by age old interplay of agriculture and nature. The Drentsche Aa is also the name of the stream that meanders through this area and creates a typical landscape that is declared National Park. It includes 16 authentic villages. Volunteers will discuss the recreational program together with the camp leaders. For example they can explore the area by bike, go swimming, visit the city of Groningen, Westerbork transit camp (where Anne Frank was prisoned) and other places in the Netherlands.
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